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School board votes unanimously to extend Superintendent Champ's contract by one year to June 2027, includes annual renewal options

School board votes unanimously to extend Superintendent Champ’s contract by one year to June 2027, includes annual renewal options

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
September 18, 2024

The Pelham Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to extend Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Champ's contract by one year to June 2027, with annual renewals after that at the option of her or the board. Champ's...

Pelham Manor police chief reports two home burglaries 'involving vehicle theft' occurred in recent weeks

Pelham Manor police chief reports two home burglaries ‘involving vehicle theft’ occurred in recent weeks

September 18, 2024

Village of Pelham Manor Police Chief Thomas Atkins reported in a statement to residents on Tuesday "there have been two residential burglaries involving vehicle theft" in recent weeks. "In one residential...

Pelham village board votes 7-0 to condemn parts of Julianne's Playground for storm sewer project

Pelham village board votes 7-0 to condemn parts of Julianne’s Playground for storm sewer project

By Ava Paolucci and Kiran Schwaderer
September 18, 2024

The Village of Pelham Board of Trustees voted 7-0 Tuesday to use its eminent domain powers to condemn parts of Julianne's Playground for a storm sewer project. Specifically, the village board approved...

To the left, Lou's Hotdog Truck, which was parked, was pushed into the side of the Premiere Music Studio.

Premier Music Studio damaged after car hits parked Lou’s Hotdog Truck, pushing it into building

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
September 8, 2024

A car slammed into Lou's Hotdog Truck, which was parked at Paul Bencivengo Service Center on Wolfs Lane, and pushed the truck into the side of Premier Music Studio, damaging the building. No one...

Appeals panel upholds ruling referendum on Pelham Manor elections must be held Nov. 5, rejecting village's bid to overturn

Appeals panel upholds ruling referendum on Pelham Manor elections must be held Nov. 5, rejecting village’s bid to overturn

By Rich Zahradnik
September 8, 2024

A four-judge appellate panel on Friday unanimously upheld a state court ruling ordering a referendum be held Nov. 5 on changing the Village of Pelham Manor's election day, rejecting an appeal by the village...

New bakery Sweets by Ki to replace Sneaker Game in downtown Pelham

New bakery Sweets by Ki to replace Sneaker Game in downtown Pelham

By Nate Reynoso, Social Media Editor
September 4, 2024

Sweets by Ki, a new bakery, is set to open by the end of September, replacing Sneaker Game at 227 Fifth Avenue. Owner Kiara Martinez said she has loved baking since she was eight years old and making...

Court TV: Watch oral arguments in Pelham Manor's appeal of decision on election day referendum

Court TV: Watch oral arguments in Pelham Manor’s appeal of decision on election day referendum

September 4, 2024

Residents can watch oral arguments Thursday in the Village of Pelham Manor's appeal of a state court ruling ordering a ballot referendum be held on changing the village's election day. The Pelham Manor...

The Community Church of the Pelhams on Washington Avenue.

Historic Community Church of the Pelhams may be considering sale of its property after failed redevelopment plans

By Oliver Lavallee, Assistant Managing Editor
August 29, 2024

The historic Community Church of the Pelhams on Washington Avenue may be considering the sale of its property, following the failure of redevelopment proposals that would have allowed the church to make...

PMHS's Marc Sirico named one of 10 finalists for National Civics Teacher of the Year Award

PMHS’s Marc Sirico named one of 10 finalists for National Civics Teacher of the Year Award

By Scarlett Hanlon, Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2024

Marc Sirico, a social studies teacher at Pelham Memorial High School, is one of the 10 finalists for the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, the Bill of Rights Institute announced Tuesday. Sirico...

School board appoints Chappaqua administrator as new Hutchinson Elementary School principal

School board appoints Chappaqua administrator as new Hutchinson Elementary School principal

By Charlotte Cohn, Assistant Managing Editor
August 27, 2024

Jennifer Kean-Thompson, a Chappaqua administrator, was appointed Hutchinson Elementary School principal by a unanimous vote of the school board on Wednesday. Kean-Thompson, who is currently assistant...

Car crashes into two parked vehicles on Second Avenue; driver caught after fleeing scene

Car crashes into two parked vehicles on Second Avenue; driver caught after fleeing scene

By Kiran Schwaderer, Managing Editor
August 20, 2024

A white sedan driving south on Second Avenue crashed into a black SUV parked on the left side of the street at about 6:45 p.m. Monday, then swerved into a white Honda parked on the right side. The...

As it appeals decision, Pelham Manor wins stay of court order calling for election referendum

As it appeals decision, Pelham Manor wins stay of court order calling for election referendum

By Rich Zahradnik
August 17, 2024

The Village of Pelham Manor succeeded Tuesday in delaying enforcement of a state court order that it must hold a referendum on moving the village's election date. In legal terms, the Appellate Division’s...

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